Storybook Connect
Connect Storybook to Figma.
Overview
Storybook Connect is a Figma plugin that allows you to embed Storybook stories directly in your Figma files. This helps bridge the gap between design and development by allowing teams to reference the live, coded implementation of a component from within the design file, ensuring consistency and streamlining the handoff process.
✨ Key Features
- Link Storybook stories to Figma components
- View live component implementations in Figma
- Compare design specs with the final implementation
- Works with Storybook Chromatic
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Directly embeds live, interactive components into the design file
- Tightly integrated with the Storybook ecosystem
Unique Value: Creates a single source of truth for UI components by linking the design in Figma to the live, coded implementation in Storybook.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Linking a Figma button component to its corresponding Storybook story
- Reviewing the interactive states of a component in Figma
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using Storybook for component development
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike handoff tools that show static specs, Storybook Connect shows the actual, interactive component, providing a more accurate representation of the final product.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The plugin is free to use, but requires a Storybook and potentially a Chromatic subscription.
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